An Mi6 series on next-generation entrepreneurs and ventures We believe the next generation of ventures will not be built by working harder, moving faster, or sacrificing more of the founder. They will be designed . Designed to create, deliver, and capture value without burning human capacity. Designed to compound economic, social, and cultural capital over time. Designed to use technology and AI as leverage — not as substitutes for judgment . In a world where execution is ab

An Mi6 series on next-generation entrepreneurs and ventures We believe the next generation of ventures  will not be built by working harder, moving faster, or sacrificing more of the founder. They will be designed . Designed to create, deliver, and capture value without burning human capacity. Designed to compound economic, social, and cultural capital over time. Designed to use technology and AI as leverage — not as substitutes for judgment . In a world where execution is ab

Ian Burgess explains why AI fluency, apprenticeship, and systems thinking will shape the future of rural entrepreneurship and workforce development.

Being an entrepreneur in November 2025

UPDATED: Nov 3/25 The Problem Not enough creators, such as musicians, earn a sustainable living. Money is being made in the music industry though. Yet, value leaks at every step—platforms, labels, ticketing, middlemen, venues—leaving artists with a fraction of what their music, time and hard word generates. Some artists lack clear, practical pathways to capture value ( make enough money ) quickly and directly. Can talented, hard working and committed musicians convert their l

Picture: AREA 81 Coffee Chat, Port Elgin | Join AREA 81 Covered in this Round Up: FUNDING | DEMOGRAPHICS | INDIGENOUS Why Standard Productivity Advice Doesn’t Work for ADHD Entrepreneurs Many productivity strategies assume steady focus, structured routines and the ability to power through less‑engaging tasks—but those assumptions don’t align with how ADHD brains operate. ADHD often involves inconsistent executive function, shifting energy levels, and a stronger drive for i

Discover how private capital is reshaping Canada beyond the billionaire myth. Learn how AREA 81 wants to empower rural communities with private capital.

A series of videos about AREA 81. How it works, how it's evolving and how to get involved.

Yancey Strickler presents the vision and legal framework for Artist Corporations (A-Corps), a new corporate structure designed to empower artists and creators in the creative economy. | Published Sep 17, 2025 by  Metalabel Artist Corporations: The Vision, Law & Movement Key Insights A-Corps are a new corporate structure designed specifically for artists and creators, combining benefits of various existing structures while addressing their limitations. The structure provides a